She said she would like to see Kelly, who just played the Inauguration, win Song Of The Year because “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” is an “empowering song with a positive message.”

The American Idol-winner received three nominations—Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Solo Pop Performance–for the song, which was inspired by a piece of motherly advice given to the writer of the song, Ali Tamposi.

As for who should take home Album Of The Year, Mrs. Obama would like to see Ocean’s Channel Orange win.

“He’s a young, innovative performer with a soulful sound,” she told the mag.